W. Robert Godfrey: Here We Stand by Grace Alone

Summary

This sermon celebrates the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's stand at the Diet of Worms, emphasizing his recovered understanding of the gospel, particularly the doctrine of grace alone. Luther's decades-long theological journey, informed by Scripture and the writings of Augustine, led him to conclude that humanity is incapable of cooperating in salvation due to its inherent sinfulness, necessitating salvation by God's grace alone. The practical takeaway is the profound realization of our own helplessness and the transformative power of embracing grace as the sole foundation for faith.